Opening Times

Banchory

We are open from 0830 to 1800, Monday to Friday

Surgeries are held at staggered times throughout the morning and afternoon sessions to provide additional flexibility. All appointment times are of 10 minutes duration unless your doctor specifically advises that a longer consultation period should be booked.

Echt

By prior appointment only:

Monday 9.15am – 11.00am

Wednesday 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Friday 9.15am - 11.00am

Patients wishing to attend the Echt surgery should make an appointment by phoning the Banchory receptionists.

The reception staff will try and let you know at check in if the doctor or nurse is running late.

When We Are Closed

Between 18:00 and 08.00 Monday to Thursday and 18:00 on Friday until 08:00 on Monday the surgery is closed.

The out-of-hours emergency service is provided by NHS 24 and GMED and can be contacted on 111. Alternatively you can telephone the surgery number 01330 822121 and an answering machine will give the out-of-hours number.

Staff there will do one of the following:

Arrange advice from a doctor or nurse

Invite you to attend the out-of-hours centre in Aboyne or Aberdeen to be seen by a doctor

Arrange a home visit if you are too ill to attend the centre.

If you require a repeat prescription, routine appointment or your call does not require immediate attention please contact the surgery during normal working hours.